HeyRuaHow to say “communism” in Irish
- Irish:
- cumannachas
- English:
- communism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-uh-nuh-khus” /ˈkʊmˠən̪ˠəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cumannachais, an chumannachais (e.g. titim an chumannachais, the fall of communism)
What does “cumannachas” mean?
- communism
- A political and economic system or ideology in which property is owned in common and classes are abolished.Also: communist ideology, Marxism.
“Cumannachas” with the article
Here is cumannachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Cumannachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cumannachas, the Irish word for communism.
Other nouns in Irish
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Communism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for communism?
The Irish for communism is cumannachas (pronounced “KUM-uh-nuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cumannachas in Irish?
Cumannachas is said like “KUM-uh-nuh-khus” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠən̪ˠəxəsˠ/).
Does cumannachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for cumannachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cumannachas change to chumannachas or gcumannachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cumannachas becomes mo chumannachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcumannachas (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for 'a communist'?
A communist is 'cumannaí', and the adjective communist is 'cumannach', as in 'páirtí cumannach'.
Is 'cumannachas' related to 'cumann'?
Yes, it is built on 'cumann' (association, society) with the suffix '-achas', similar to 'sóisialachas' for socialism.
